AAWA's 3 Es
Every traveler should be empowered to move easily across the region...
while providing communities wth economic, environmental and equity benefits.
Economic Development Benefits
Intercity trains and easy rail travel options help strengthen local economies across the Northwest.
Connections to Local Transit
Environmental Benefits
Rail is the optimal low-impact and low-emissions freight and passenger ground transportation option.
Save our Salmon: Ride the Train
Equity Benefits
A good freight and passenger rail network contributes to higher quality of life for everyone, in communities small and large, especially in rural and underserved areas.
30% Do Not DriveAAWA's vision is for a robust, interconnected transportation network, including improved train service, more frequencies on current Cascades service, new connections between Western, Central and Eastern Washington, and connections to local transportation.
Economic Development Benefits
On average, communities receive $84 per day-trip visitor, and $366 per overnight visitor, according to Experience Washington.
Environmental Benefits
Rail does not contribute to salmon die-off related to tires.
Equity Benefits
Rural and underserved areas have limited transportation options and medical services. Thirty percent of Americans do not drive, because they are too young, too old, too poor, disabled, or choose not to drive because of concerns about the future of the planet.